longtimefred Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 (edited) Righty Ho, i have been thinking of chopping this in for a few weeks as i have only recently acquired it but the setup is not really working out for me as i planned so im changing my setup yet again to find the right configuration of size and power. This is the 4808 4x8 inch V-Type combo, these are quite a rare bird now and is truly a stonking bit of kit that Trace designed. 320 @ 4ohms / around 240 @ 8ohm proper trace watts running through their lovely v type pre amp based on the Fender Dual Showman pre amp. Its a great little size footprint cab and really packs a punch and has kept up with my needs and my band is rather loud! Only real down side to this unit is that it weighs 40 odd kg. So not lightweight in the slightest but neither is the sound! It has had a service 3 weeks ago as it had a dry solder joint somewhere on the pre amp board and that is all nicely fixed now. Also for any Trace buffs possibly looking, this does NOT have the rather disturbing Bi Polar Bear power stage that blew up. It was replaced with the updated Clive Button 320W Power Stage. This has all the original Celestion drivers and have been checked with a meter and they are all working in perfect condition. Also i had the speaker cable connector modded to an inline jack socket so it can be used as a cabinet on its own without the amplifier. This can easily be changed back to the original right angle jack if needed. All i ask is £250 for this mini beast of an amp!! This one is how i ran it with my V4 as a cab pickup really would benefit as its a little on the heavy side but can courier for just under £30 if needed. Edited January 7, 2012 by longtimefred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 bumperty bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamo Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Interested in a trade for the V4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Lol that seems to be the only bit of kit anyone is interested in! I'm not too sure but what ya got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamo Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 all still ere folks. price ain't set in stone, make me an offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikhay77 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 [quote name='longtimefred' timestamp='1322503531' post='1451723'] all still ere folks. price ain't set in stone, make me an offer. [/quote] Mmm, A fellow mk2 V4 owner.Also had a V4 4x8 cab too.These are really punchy! V4 is the best amp I have owned. They are fantastic especially the 2nd channel and valve compressor,filthy,lol. Any chance you can pm me your serial number I am trying to work out when mine was built. I got it as 2nd one made but might be wrong.Is the V4 for sale? If so,need any more basses ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 [quote name='mikhay77' timestamp='1322506933' post='1451823'] Mmm, A fellow mk2 V4 owner.Also had a V4 4x8 cab too.These are really punchy! V4 is the best amp I have owned. They are fantastic especially the 2nd channel and valve compressor,filthy,lol. Any chance you can pm me your serial number I am trying to work out when mine was built. I got it as 2nd one made but might be wrong.Is the V4 for sale? If so,need any more basses ? [/quote] they are amazing ain't they. I had mine serviced and re valved not so long ago so it just sounds AMAZING! I have been tempted to sell but seeing how much notice its had has made me think again. I have not been using it as I have been using the 4808 instead. at the moment I just want 1 or 2 cabs that suit me so I can make proper use of it rather than it sit under the stairs not getting used. for people reading.....THATS HOW GOOD THE 4808 IS sure I will pm you the serial, my mate has pinched the amp at the moment so shall ask him for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skezza Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 [i][i]I am just selling some stuff myself Im in stone staffs when its gone through Ill get back to you how firm are the prices for the lot[/i][/i] [i][i]skez[/i][/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted November 29, 2011 Author Share Posted November 29, 2011 they are not firm at all mate, i can flex a little. just drop me a line when you are ready mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 any interest at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 bump for trade changes. make me an offer peeps! this is a bosting rig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 bump to the top for some top quality Trace gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTypeV4 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Just to let you know guys, the V4 is number 7.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREA Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 PM'd for the Trace 1153 Cab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 all still here, bump for the best combo amp setup I have heard! (that's why I bought it) make me an offer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 bump for price drop to £400 for the lot. £300 for the combo, £100 for the cab (will only sell that seperate if the combo goes first). Will also send via courier if needed. Bloody Bargain!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldslapper Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Mmmmmm, just wondering how that combo would sound with a mini 4x8 underneath...you're nowhere near me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 (edited) can see how much a courier would charge if you want mate? The guy i bought it off tried it with a 4808 cab and it sounded as tight as a nuns chuff apparently. gotta be good! lol EDIT...Just seen that TNT will courier it for just under £30 if interested Edited December 12, 2011 by longtimefred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 still ere folks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 up to the top for a New Year price drop. £275 for a pure quality bit of kit here looking for a home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 £250 anybody????? cant go lower than that, really needs a new home as i wanna buy some new cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 finally now sold pending the usual blah blah! Nice one. Donation to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkG3 Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 I can't believe how long this took to sell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 tell me about it mate! like I said, seems a lot of bass players don't have muscles any more and wontnl carry anything over the Weight of a bag of crisps Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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